Lyon Bron Airport (LFLY)
Medium airport · Chassieu, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Lyon Bron Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLY |
| IATA | LYN |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°43'41" E 4°56'38" 45.72795, 4.94399 |
| Location | Chassieu, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,971 ft (1820 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lyon Bron Airport at a glance
Lyon Bron Airport is a medium airport in Chassieu, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as LYN. The field elevation of 659 ft (201 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,971 ft (1820 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Lyon Bron Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | LFXA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | LFLS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | LFMH | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | LFLM | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lyon Bron Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 659 ft field elevation of Lyon Bron Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Lyon Bron Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lyon Bron Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lyon Bron Airport is LFLY, and its IATA code is LYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lyon Bron Airport above sea level?
Lyon Bron Airport sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lyon Bron Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7279, 4.9440 — in Chassieu, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, about 11 km away.
Does LFLY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Lyon Bron Airport?
Lyon Bron Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,971 ft (1820 m) with a ASP surface.